Brief Overview:
PersaCon prohibits the following:

• Weapons prohibited under Alabama law

• Real guns (working, disabled, or otherwise)

• Metal blades (knives, swords, sharp wings, etc.)

• Projectile weapons (pellet guns, airsoft rifles, disc guns, etc.)

• Loaded water pistols or other liquid "weapons"

• Practice swords (unless they can be peace bound into a scabbard of some sort)

• Any other potentially harmful weapon/prop as determined by PersaCon Security.

If you have a potential weapon or potentially dangerous prop, please bring it to the PersaCon Security office upon arriving at the convention. If approved, Security will peace bond the item. If not approved, you will be asked to remove it from the convention premises.

Security is not able to pre-approve weapons and props before the convention. A determination can only be made after actually handling and inspecting the object in question.

Full Policy:
Security must approve all potential weapons and such items must remain sheathed or holstered at all times. PersaCon policy is that attendees may not carry anything that resembles a real weapon during the convention unless it is in a holster or sheath and peace bonded. All attendees must take any item that may be possibly construed as a weapon that they intend to carry on their person during the convention to the Security office for approval and proper peace bonding by Security staff. If Security asks an attendee to remove an item deemed a weapon, we ask they take it immediately to their hotel room or off convention property.

PersaCon will ask any attendee found wearing a potential weapon that has not been peace bonded by Security to take it to Security for approval. Security will deal with repeated offenses accordingly, up to and including ejection from the convention without refund.

Peace bonding means that you allow us to put a bright plastic tie on your "weapon" indicating that it has been judged relatively harmless and/or is being bound into a holder of some sort that renders it so. These ties can only be removed by cutting them, making it obvious if tampering should occur. Anyone who has a weapon or prop that could possibly viewed as dangerous (even a little bit) needs to visit Security to have it approved and, if necessary, peace bound. Any weapons that aren't approved and/or can't be peace bound are welcome to stay in the Security office where they will be babysat until they are brought home or locked away in the safety of your room. If you're found walking about the convention with a questionable object, you will be asked to bring it to Security to have it checked over. Each item will be judged individually so that the safety of all is addressed firstly.

We thank you for your support and understanding.

PersaCon 2008 Registration Policies

These policies apply to all attendees, whether they preregister or purchase a membership at the door.

1. All attendees agree to comply with PersaCon rules and policies, the directions of PersaCon, Bevill Center staff, and all applicable Alabama, Federal, and local laws.

2. An attendee may have membership revoked and be expelled from the premises for any reason at the sole discretion of PersaCon staff. No refund will be given in the event of such expulsion.

3. Attendees agree to allow photographs and/or video with their likeness to be used by PersaCon or the New England Anime Society for promotional purposes.

4. Attendees agree to provide complete and accurate registration information. PersaCon is not responsible if an attendee cannot be contacted with the information provided.

5. Payment must be sent immediately once the payment form is filled out. Paypal payments must be received within one day; mail-in payments must be received within two weeks or your payment will be cancelled. Payments which do not clear are subject to a $20 service charge.

6. Membership is non-refundable and non-transferable. Badges and membership may not be resold. Staff reserve the right to check ID for anyone they suspect is carrying a badge that is not their own.

7. Badges must be worn and visible at all times for access to convention events. Each attendee must retain possession of his or her own badge for the duration of the convention and may not loan or give the badge to anyone else except as directed by PersaCon staff.

8. No replacement will be provided for lost badges; a new membership must be purchased at the full rate. Damaged badges may be replaced at the discretion of the Director of Registration (bring the pieces to Registration).

9.   PersaCon reserves the right to censor or refuse badge names that may be considered obscene, vulgar, or otherwise offensive or inappropriate. Such determination will be made at the sole discretion of PersaCon staff.

10. The only valid registration rates are those posted on the registration website. No discounts will be given except as listed there.

11. Badges are only available for pickup during listed registration hours, and only at the convention. Badges will not be mailed. No badges of any sort will be issued other than during the listed registration hours.

12. Valid photo ID is required for badge pickup. Minors without ID may pick up their badges with the accompaniment of a parent or legal guardian. Attendees 18 and over must present government-issued photo ID; school ID's are acceptable for attendees under 18.

13. Each attendee must pick up his/her own badge, unless the party leader agrees at registration time to pick up all badges for the whole party.

14. Child attendees (under age 13 at time of the convention) must be registered at the same time as a paying adult member, who must accompany them at the time of badge pickup.

15. Child attendees who register online must mail in a permission form that is provided in the payment process. If we do not receive this form within two weeks of registration, the child's registration will be cancelled, with no refund provided.

16. Any person found attempting to forge a membership badge, or presenting forged ID, will be removed from the convention and may be banned from future PersaCon events.

17. Any attempt to compromise the security of the registration process or gain unauthorized access to attendee data will result in loss of access to the registration system, loss of PersaCon 2008 registration without refund, and possible legal action.

18. These policies may be modified at any time, as deemed necessary by PersaCon 2008.

Convention Drug and Alcohol Policy

STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS MANDATE THAT DRUGS SUCH AS MARIJUANA, ECSTACY, COCAINE, HEROINE, AND OTHER, SIMILAR ITEMS ARE ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES.

PersaCon does not authorize or endorse the use of drugs while engaging in any convention activities or in areas in use by the convention. We reserve the right to revoke convention membership without refund for any reason, including the discovery of an attendee under the influence of illegal substances. PersaCon staff will support all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding illegal substances. The convention will contact local law enforcement for issues of suspected drug use.

STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS ALSO MANDATE THAT IT IS PROHIBITED FOR INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 TO DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. The legal age for drinking alcohol is 21. Our over 21 attendees are allowed to consume alcohol outside of the convention area in a responsible, civilized manner. We require that our under 21 attendees refrain from drinking at our convention.

PersaCon prohibits the consumption of alcohol in public areas in use by the convention. We will follow all convention center and hotel guidelines regarding consumption of alcohol in shared public areas.

If convention staff finds an attendee over the age of 21 drinking in a convention area, the convention staff will ask them to take their beverage to their room. If they are not a registered guest of the hotel, the convention or hotel staff will ask they discard their beverage. If it the convention suspects an attendee over the age of 21 is intoxicated, the proper authorities will be notified to perform an evaluation.

If convention staff suspects an attendee under the age of 21 is drinking or intoxicated, a staff member will contact the proper authorities. PersaCon does NOT authorize, endorse, or condone underage drinking under any circumstances. We will follow all local, state, and federal guidelines regarding underage drinking.

Although the convention does not prohibit "Room Parties", we encourage all hosts to be responsible for their party and their guests. Convention security staff will be active in ensuring that your party does not infringe on the other guests of the convention and the guests of the hotel. We remind you that the legal drinking age is 21 in Alabama. We encourage you to enjoy your parties thoroughly, but also responsibly.

PersaCon 2008 Rules of Conduct

1. Attendees are at their own risk with respect to the dangers incidental to PersaCon, including personal injury. Acceptance of your membership constitutes consent to the use of the wearer's image or likeness in any recording, transmission, or reproduction of PersaCon and consent to ejection without refund for inappropriate behavior or failure to comply with the PersaCon Rules of Conduct.

2. Please be kind and courteous to your fellow attendees, guests, dealers, and staff at all times. Disruptive behavior that disturbs others is not allowed. This includes running, screaming, yelling, horseplay, unsolicited physical contact, or any other such behavior as deemed disruptive by convention staff.

3. Please treat the convention facilities with respect. The Tom Bevill Convention Center is a wonderful convention facilities and we would like to keep them that way. Anyone who defaces or damages hotel, convention center, or PersaCon property will be responsible for repair or replacement.

4. Please keep the hallways and aisles clear. While it's wonderful to stand and talk with friends, please do so in a manner that does not obstruct the flow of traffic.

5. Smoking, drugs and alcohol are prohibited in the convention and in the general areas of the hotel. See Drug & Alcohol Policyfor more information.

6. Rollerblades, skates, skateboards, scooters, "wheelies" and bicycles are prohibited in the convention center and in the hotel.

7. Offensive and/or revealing attire is prohibited. We kindly ask that people refrain from wearing clothing (including costumes) that would be inappropriate in public.

8. PersaCon prohibits signs or other materials that can be interpreted as solicitation or panhandling. This includes signs such as "Hugs for a Quarter", "Free Glomps", or "Donate to a Poor Catgirl". As a result, all signs will be confiscated and may be destroyed by PersaCon staff. Exceptions may be made if it can be proved that a sign is part of a costume, such as a screen capture from the show with the text on the sign. (Photoshop edits do not count.)

9. PersaCon, and the Tom Bevill Convention Center, are not liable for any missing belongings. Please keep a close eye on your items. If you should lose something please contact convention security.

10. Do not leave your bags unattended! Any bag left unattended will be turned over to the appropriate authorities. This may include the Tom Bevill Convention Center, the Huntsville Police, and/or the Alabama State Police.

11. Due to the relatively close quarters of the Dealers' Room, PersaCon encourages people to leave bags and backpacks in their hotel room or car. In the interest of safety, any book bags, briefcases, suitcases, cosplay accessories, or other items deemed unwieldy by the security staff may be temporary confiscated by security.

12. Remember that the Bevill Center is a hotel. As such it is customary to tip the employees if they perform a service for you. (Especially the bellhops and the room service staff.) Customary tipping procedure is 20% of the total amount. However, please remember that tipping is based upon good service. If at any point a hotel employee is rude or antagonistic towards you, please inform convention operations.

13. Function rooms have a limited amount of space. Due to this fact it may become necessary to wait in line prior to gaining entry into some events or areas. Please be patient and understanding with us. We will do our best to accommodate as many people as we can as quickly as possible.

14. Disabled persons, staff, on-duty volunteers, convention guests of honor, and dealers are not required to stand in line for entry into the any Event Room. If you have any questions, please contact convention security.

15. Shoplifting is a crime. It is not tolerated and violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Shoplifters will have their badge revoked without refund, be removed from the convention and may possibly be banned to attend PersaCon in the future.

16. PersaCon staff reserve the right to revoke your convention membership and eject anyone at anytime from the convention without a refund.

17. Please follow the directions of the PersaCon staff and security. They are there to make your experience more enjoyable, not to hinder or hurt you. Anyone who refuses to comply with any reasonable requests asked by any member of PersaCon staff/security or Bevill Center staff/security will be subject to removal from the convention.

18. If you have any problems, questions, or concerns, please contact an PersaCon staff member. They will be happy to assist you.